Factors influencing clinical consistency and variability in voice prosthesis management.

Purpose: Anecdotally it is recognised that management of tracheoesophageal speech (TES) post-laryngectomy varies between speech language pathology (SLP) services and clinicians. This study reviewed patterns of practice for TES management to examine patterns of practice and explore factors influencing variability.

Method: A national survey was completed by SLP's from clinical services which manage TES.